Vimoto
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My first thought was Rhenen. There 6 gorillas there. It is the biggest male group.
Lowland Gorillas in Europe 2024
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Nile Hippo Expert
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Sad news, 42-year-old silverback Pertinax has died at Paignton Zoo. 
Paignton Zoo Mourns The Loss Of Pertinax, The UK's Oldest Silverback Gorilla • Paignton Zoo
Paignton Zoo Mourns The Loss Of Pertinax, The UK's Oldest Silverback Gorilla • Paignton Zoo
A gorilla has been born for the first time at Zoo Schmiding. The baby had a difficult start. First-time mother Kibibi was so weakened by the birth that she abandoned her young after a few hours. Keepers then temporarily took over its care. After a few days, Kibibi had recovered, allowing the baby to be returned successfully.
Source: Facebook Zoo Schmiding
Source: Facebook Zoo Schmiding
25-year-old gorilla female Tamidol at GaiaZOO died on August 12. She had not been fit for some time and did not recover despite several treatments from the vet. Last week, she no longer wanted to eat and could hardly walk. It was therefore decided to euthanise her. Examination revealed that she had multiple abscesses in her liver and brain that were progressively multiplying.
An attempt is now being made to place her young born in April this year with another female in the group, as he is still dependent on a mother.
Source: Facebook GaiaZOO
An attempt is now being made to place her young born in April this year with another female in the group, as he is still dependent on a mother.
Source: Facebook GaiaZOO
I was just about to post this. I hope another female takes over the care of Makongo. If not I hope they do an adapted form of hand rearing. And don't go for the standard full hand rearing.
At Zoo Wuppertal, gorilla male Vimoto has undergone a vasectomy. The reason is that two new females will soon move to Wuppertal. But the EEP does not issue breeding recommendations for the gorillas in Wuppertal, nor is the enclosure suitable for a breeding group.
Source: Facebook Grüner Zoo Wuppertal
Source: Facebook Grüner Zoo Wuppertal
I think they must have been preparing for this as Tamidol was euthanased rather than a sudden or surprise death. I've heard the old female Dalila is being encouraged to adopt the baby but whether it will be successful or not is still not known.
Slowly, gorilla female Dalila has taken over the care of Makongo. The keepers do feed him because he still depends on milk. But outside those feeding times, he is with the rest of the gorillas.
Source: Facebook GaiaZOO
At Zoo de La Palmyre, female gorilla Ybana had a baby in early August. It is a female. Father is Nyuki.
Source: Facebook Zoo de La Palmyre
Source: Facebook Zoo de La Palmyre
This is Nyuki's first offspring. Because of his poor social background I (along with others) suspected that the young male 8 year old Kibao might really be the father, but apparently he is castrated, so cannot be.
Okavango
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Why was kibao castrated? His father belongs to a relatively underrepresented lineage and he does not come from a consanguineous relationship.
He was probably castrated as there are too many males in the zoos, and few are needed for breeding. So only a few will be allowed to breed and there are certainly others that are genetically more important. Good for Kibao, now he can stay in his family group.
At Zoo Rostock, 43-year-old gorilla male Gorgo has died. He was suffering from age-related ailments that would not get better, so it was decided to euthanise him.
Source: Facebook Zoo Rostock
Source: Facebook Zoo Rostock
M'Fugaji in Apenheul gave birth last night. It is not yet known whether it is a male or a female. Father is Banjoko.
Source: Facebook Apenheul
Source: Facebook Apenheul
The 17-year-old gorilla male Nasibu will move from Pairi Daiza to Fasano in Italy on October 28.
At Pairi Daiza, male Shomari will then live with females Uzuri and Gasira. Although there will still be no breeding then.
Source: Facebook Pairi Daiza
At Pairi Daiza, male Shomari will then live with females Uzuri and Gasira. Although there will still be no breeding then.
Source: Facebook Pairi Daiza
These are both good moves. At least Shomari will have some company again. I have heard the new baby in Apenheul(mother M'Fugaji) is female.
The girl born to Mfugaji in Apenheul has been called Mizani.
The 33-year-old silverback Malabo has died at Zoo Madrid. He died of a rapidly progressing malignant tumour.
Source: Facebook Zoo Madrid
Source: Facebook Zoo Madrid
Another sad day.... Unfortunately there is a two year old in the group which will no doubt delay a replacement.
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